• SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

    It’s no surprise that the past couple of months have been incredibly challenging for PBC. For several weeks our charity income came to almost a complete stop (which has never happened before) and the long-term future of the charity was at risk. ...

    Published On: June 15th, 2020

  • Bloom and Blossom: Sleep Night-Time Dry Body Oil

    At Bloom and Blossom, sleep is our absolute holy grail – we know how important it is to get quality sleep and what it’s like not to have enough. A full night’s sleep? That’s the stuff sweet dreams are made of, right? ...

    Published On: June 4th, 2020

  • The Wonderful Wig Company

    Tell us about yourself My name is Nicola Wood. I am a hair and wig enthusiast and I am looking to change the wig game for good. I want to help sufferers of hair loss look and feel fabulous again. As a ...

    Published On: June 2nd, 2020

  • PATRICIA SCAPPATICCI: I REPLACED COFFEE & CAKE WITH WALKING

    Patricia Scappaticci swapped coffee and cake for walking during lockdown. Read more about her story below. I was treated at the Nightingale Centre in 2011 , for bi-lateral breast cancer and spent twelve months under the wonderful care of the Team there. ...

    Published On: May 28th, 2020

  • CHRIS AND GABS WORLD CYCLING TOUR APRIL UPDATE

    Life on Phi Phi Island.... Cycling for… 692 days Pedalling over… 21,239 km Through… 27 countries Currently… in Thailand ! Raised so far… £11,500 This month we’ve visited..... Since the 22nd March we have been on Phi Phi Island in Thailand and ...

    Published On: May 22nd, 2020

  • MARION HART – 10 YEARS ON

    Marion Hart was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was just 36 years old. Read her story below. On 12 July this year will be 10 years since the day I was told I had grade 3 breast cancer, 36 years old, ...

    Published On: May 20th, 2020

  • Breast Cancer Radiotherapy can now be safely given in only 5 days

    A paper published in the Lancet yesterday, co-written by Prof. Cliona Kirwan, the chair of our Scientific Advisory Board, has reported the results of a large clinical trial. Over 4000 patients, recruited from 97 UK hospitals, participated in the FASTForward trial. Radiotherapy ...

    Published On: April 30th, 2020

  • A MESSAGE FROM LESTER BARR: OUR FOUNDER

    The Covid-19 crisis has largely shutdown our lab-based research and our clinical projects. It may be several months before we can restart. Thankfully there is some good news from the NHS, as clinical services for women with breast cancer slowly get back ...

    Published On: April 24th, 2020

  • Inspirational Stories – Rebecca Hartley

    Rebecca Hartley, aged 42, from Cheshire, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Whilst the initial shock of the diagnosis set in, her positive attitude meant that anything other than surviving wasn’t an option. Now a proud ambassador for Prevent Breast Cancer, ...

    Published On: March 19th, 2020

  • OUR NEW AMBASSADOR, KIRSTY HOLDEN

    My name is Kirsty Holden and I am a research scientist, married with two children. I am based at Alderley Park and my work has links to breast biology and oncology. When I was 38, I discovered that my sister carried the ...

    Published On: March 12th, 2020

  • Lindsey Bishop: I’m running a marathon to show ‘there is life after cancer’

    We caught up with Lindsey Bishop, aged 39 from Altrincham, who is taking on a mammoth challenge – Manchester Marathon - in support of Prevent Breast Cancer. Lindsay is sharing her breast cancer story to empower those who are struggling emotionally through ...

    Published On: March 12th, 2020

  • PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & BREAST CANCER PREVENTION

    Prevent Breast Cancer researcher and acclaimed dietitian, Dr Michelle Harvie, looks into research that discusses the role of physical activity in breast cancer prevention. RESEARCH A research paper written by Darryl Edwards and published in The Journal of Evolution and Health has ...

    Published On: March 12th, 2020

About Prevent Breast Cancer

Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK charity entirely dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer – we’re committed to freeing the world from the disease altogether. Unlike many cancer charities, we’re focused on preventing, rather than curing. Promoting early diagnosis, screening and lifestyle changes, we believe we can stop the problem before it starts. And being situated at the only breast cancer prevention centre in the UK, we’re right at the front-line in the fight against the disease. Join us today and help us create a future free from breast cancer. If you have any questions or concerns, email us today.